Pregnancy and Maternity
Resources for addressing pregnancy and maternity-related health inequalities in antimicrobial resistance.
People during pregnancy and maternity may be disproportionately affected by drug‑resistant infections due to increased contact with healthcare services and specific clinical vulnerabilities. These are factors that intersectional AMR research identifies as drivers of inequitable AMR exposure and outcomes.
Summary
A comprehensive A to Z index of UK Teratology Information Service (UKTIS) monographs summarising evidence on safety of medicines, chemicals and exposures during pregnancy. Includes professional monographs and links to patient information.
Population: Pregnancy and maternity
Type: Online resource
Link: UKTIS Monographs: A to Z directory of medicines, chemicals, vaccines and exposures in pregnancy
Year: 2026
Available in another language: No
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Summary
Secure portal enabling pregnant people (or those previously pregnant) to report medicines and other exposures. Data are stored anonymously by UKTIS to strengthen evidence on safety in pregnancy.
Population: Pregnancy and maternity
Type: Online resource
Link: MyBump Portal – reporting pregnancy exposures
Year: 2026
Available in another language: No
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Summary
Toolkit to integrate equality considerations across the research lifecycle. Includes step‑by‑step guidance, templates, action planning and sources of evidence to support inclusive research practice.
Population: Pregnancy and maternity
Type: Toolkit
Link: Equality Impact Assessment (EqIA) Toolkit – ARC East Midlands
Year: 2025
Available in another language: No
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Summary
SPS guidance summarising background pregnancy risks, teratogenic potential, maternal and antenatal risk factors, pharmacokinetic changes and the structured risk‑benefit approach to prescribing in pregnancy.
Population: Pregnancy and maternity
Type: Guidelines
Link: The risks and principles of prescribing in pregnancy
Year: 2025
Available in another language: No
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Summary
Framework and structured assessment tool to help organisations identify, assess and address health inequalities within services and programmes, incorporating equity considerations into planning, delivery and evaluation.
Population: Pregnancy and maternity
Type: Toolkit
Link: Health Equity Assessment Tool (HEAT)
Year: 2024
Available in another language: No
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